ML20043G465
| ML20043G465 | |
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| Site: | Oyster Creek |
| Issue date: | 06/14/1990 |
| From: | Stolz J Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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l 7590-01 UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION GPU NUCLEAR CORPORATION AND JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT COMPANY DOCKET NO. 50-219 l
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) is considering issuance of an exemption from the requirements of Section III.G of Appendix R to 10 CFR Part 50 to GPU Nuclear Corporation, et al. (the licensee) for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, located at the licensee's site in Ocean County, New Jersey.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Identification of the Proposed Action:
The licensee is requesting exemptions from certain technical requirements of Section III.G of 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix R " Fire Protection of Safe Shutdown Capability." The licensee's request and bases for exemptions are contained in a letter dated August 25, 1986.
L The Need for the Proposed Action:
.The exemptions are needed because additional modifications to achieve strict compliance with the regulations represents an unwarranted burden on the licensee since the cost associated with those modifications are significantly
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in excess-of those required to meet the underlying purpose of the rule. These costs consist of engineering and construction resources and associated capital costs related to the following:
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Relocation of piping and valves which would complicate plant operations and decrease operator efficiency.
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Reconfiguration of electrical systems and complex rerouting of high I
t power electrical cabling and associated ci cuits.
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Installation of new power panels and interconnection with existing systems.
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Rerouting of many large cables and cable trays to make room for-fire barriers which are not necessary to assure safe shutdown when considering the existing protection in relation to the~ hazard.
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Additional congestion of plant areas which would complicate plant operations and future modifications.
Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Action:
The Connission has completed its evaluation of the proposed exemptions from certain technical requirements of Section III.G of Appendix R to 10 CFR Part 50.for specific areas of the plant.
Based on its review, the Comission agrees with GPUN and in each case we have concluded that the requested exemption is valid and should be granted.
Therefore, the proposed exemption does not increase the probability or consequences of accidents, no changes are being made in the types of effluents that-may be released offsite, and there is no significant increase in the allowable individual or cumulative occupational exposure. Accordingly, the Commission concludes that this proposed exemption would result in no significant radiological environmental impact.
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With regard to nonradiological impacts, the proposed exemptions from the i
requirements of Section III.G of Appendix R to 10 CFR Part 50 involves various L
buildings in the reactor plant which are located within the restricted area as defined in 10 CFR Part 20.-
It does not affect nonradiological. plant effluents and has no other environmental impact. Therefore, the Commission conc'udes that there are no significant nonradiological environmental impacts associated with the proposed exemption.
Alternative to the Proposed Action:
It'has been concluded that there is no measurable impact associated with the proposed exemptions; any alternatives to the exemptions will have either no environmental impact or greater environmental impact.
Alternative Use of Resources:
This action does not. involve the use of resources beyond the scope of resources used during normal plant operation.
Agencies and Persons Consulted:
The Commission's staff reviewed the licensee's request that supports the proposed exemption. The staff did not consult other agencies or_ persons.
FINDING 0F NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Based upon the environmental assessment, the Commission concludes that the proposed action will not have a significant effect or the quality of the human environment. Accordingly, the Comission has determined not to prepare an environmental impact statement for the proposed exemption.
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i For further details with respect to this proposed action, see the licensee's letter dated August 25, 1986. Copies'of the request for exemption ara available for public inspection at the Commission's Public Document Room, 4
'the Gelman Building, 2120 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., and at the Ocean County Library, Reference Department,101 Washington Street, Toms River, New i
Jarsey 08753.
i Dated at Rockville, Maryland this 14th day of June
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